Mom went back to work downtown today, so you know what that means — perusing the leftover spoils of President Obama’s inauguration! She snagged quite a few beautiful souvenirs — including T-shirts, buttons and a poster! — and I’ll be hanging on to my gifts for years to come. If I don’t lose them in the maze that is my room . . .

She got some cool shots of the viewing stands in front of the White House, which is just a block or two from her office, and tons more of the tourists and visitors still lingering around. Sadly, I couldn’t pilfer her memory card to upload them — but perhaps she’ll share soon!